MORGAN OUT ISLAND 415 KETCH
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 41 ft |
| LWL | 34 ft |
| Beam | 13.83 ft |
| Draft | 4.2 ft |
| Displacement | 27,000 lb |
| Ballast | 8,999.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.8 kn |
About the MORGAN OUT ISLAND 415 KETCH
See MORGAN OUT ISLAND 415 for more details.
The Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch is a robust cruising yacht designed by Charles Morgan and built by Morgan Yachts (USA) in 1977. With a displacement of 27000.0 lb and a full/long keel, this vessel represents a classic, heavy-displacement design philosophy focused on stability and comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideally suited for experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform for extended offshore passages, particularly those who appreciate the traditional ketch rig for easier single-handed handling.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a high displacement of 27000.0 lb, a low capsize ratio of 1.85, and a full/long keel, the Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch is well-regarded for its offshore stability and seakeeping abilities.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Morgan 415 Sloop and other heavy-displacement ketches from the late 1970s, such as the Tartan 41 or O'Day 40, which share similar full-keel designs and cruising-oriented performance profiles.
Direct variants of the MORGAN OUT ISLAND 415 KETCH
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 41ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 documented issues across 1 systems, documented on the near-identical sister model MORGAN OUT ISLAND 416. The MORGAN OUT ISLAND 415 KETCH shares its hull, rig and keel, so these findings apply.
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